Sen. Proos Urges Residents To Help Stop The Spread Of AIS

Jason Scott Reporting

Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota have teamed up on a public service campaign to help protect the spread of aquatic invasive species.

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Those problems include disrupting habitats, displacing native species, and destroying natural landscapes. He says the damage results in millions of dollars for control efforts each year. To help prevent this, State Senator John Proos says to clean the haul bottom of your boat, clean the live well, and properly throw away unused bate - not into the water. Also follow all federal and state fishing and boating rules. The new AIS ad campaign can be viewed on the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's YouTube channel. A link can be found on our website WSJM.com.